classic chicken fried steak Recipe
A comforting and classic chicken fried steak recipe that features tender cube steaks coated in a seasoned flour mixture, fried to crispy perfection, and served with a creamy homemade gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Cube Steaks:
- 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 pound each)
Flour Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons of reserved frying oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a dish.
- Coat the Steaks: Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Dip steaks in the flour mixture, then egg mixture, and flour again.
- Fry the Steaks: Fry coated steaks in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, make a roux with reserved oil and flour. Gradually whisk in milk, season, and cook until thickened.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough for frying to ensure a crispy coating.
- Adjust seasoning in the flour mixture to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken fried steak, comfort food, southern, homemade, fried, gravy
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